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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.14, 147.20 and 66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.14, 147.20 and 66 is: 98.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.14 : 147.20 = 66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.14/147.20 = 66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.14x = 147.20 × 66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.14x = 9,715.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,715.20/98.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.99

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